The first home, 10545 Interlake Ave N., is listed for $595,000. The five bedroom, three bathroom home is located in Northwest Seattle, across the freeway from Northgate. There is a mother-in-law unit downstairs with new carpeting, a full kitchen and two bedrooms.

The first home, 10545 Interlake Ave N., is listed for $595,000. The five bedroom, three bathroom home is located in Northwest Seattle, across the freeway from Northgate. There is a mother-in-law unit ... more

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The entry way of 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

The entry way of 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

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The upstairs living space in 951 N. 102nd St.

The upstairs living space in 951 N. 102nd St.

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The living room in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

The living room in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

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The living room in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

The living room in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

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The kitchen in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

The kitchen in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

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The kitchen in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

The kitchen in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

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The dining area in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

The dining area in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

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The living room in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

The living room in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

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A bathroom in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

A bathroom in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

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A bedroom in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

A bedroom in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

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A bedroom in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

A bedroom in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

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A bathroom in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

A bathroom in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

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The split-level entry of 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

The split-level entry of 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

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A bedroom in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

A bedroom in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

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The washer and dryer in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

The washer and dryer in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

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The mother-in-law unit in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

The mother-in-law unit in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

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The kitchen in the mother-in-law unit of 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

The kitchen in the mother-in-law unit of 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

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A bathroom in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

A bathroom in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

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The garage of 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

The garage of 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

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The back patio and back entrance of 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

The back patio and back entrance of 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

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A bedroom in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

A bedroom in 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

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The back patio of 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

The back patio of 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

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The back patio of 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

The back patio of 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

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The garden of 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

The garden of 10545 Interlake Ave. N.

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The second home, 951 N. 102nd St., is listed for $789,000. The five bedroom, four bathroom home has a one-bedroom mother-in-law suite with its own washer and dryer. It is located in the Greenwood neighborhood.

The second home, 951 N. 102nd St., is listed for $789,000. The five bedroom, four bathroom home has a one-bedroom mother-in-law suite with its own washer and dryer. It is located in the Greenwood ... more

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The living space in 951 N. 102nd St.

The living space in 951 N. 102nd St.

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The living room in 951 N. 102nd St.

The living room in 951 N. 102nd St.

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The upstairs living space in 951 N. 102nd St.

The upstairs living space in 951 N. 102nd St.

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The dining area in 951 N. 102nd St.

The dining area in 951 N. 102nd St.

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The kitchen in 951 N. 102nd St.

The kitchen in 951 N. 102nd St.

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The upstairs landing in 951 N. 102nd St.

The upstairs landing in 951 N. 102nd St.

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A bathroom in 951 N. 102nd St.

A bathroom in 951 N. 102nd St.

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A bathroom in 951 N. 102nd St.

A bathroom in 951 N. 102nd St.

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A bathroom in 951 N. 102nd St.

A bathroom in 951 N. 102nd St.

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A bathroom in 951 N. 102nd St.

A bathroom in 951 N. 102nd St.

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A bathroom in 951 N. 102nd St.

A bathroom in 951 N. 102nd St.

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A bedroom in 951 N. 102nd St.

A bedroom in 951 N. 102nd St.

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A bedroom in 951 N. 102nd St.

A bedroom in 951 N. 102nd St.

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A bedroom in 951 N. 102nd St.

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A bedroom in 951 N. 102nd St.

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A bedroom in 951 N. 102nd St.

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The back entryway to 951 N. 102nd St.

The back entryway to 951 N. 102nd St.

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The living room in 951 N. 102nd St.

The living room in 951 N. 102nd St.

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The mother-in-law suite kitchen of 951 N. 102nd St.

The mother-in-law suite kitchen of 951 N. 102nd St.

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The upstairs landing of in 951 N. 102nd St.

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The backyard of 951 N. 102nd St.

The backyard of 951 N. 102nd St.

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The backyard and back deck of 951 N. 102nd St.

The backyard and back deck of 951 N. 102nd St.

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The final home, 10016 Ravenna Ave N.E., is listed for $825,000. It has five bedrooms, 2.75 bathrooms and features a landscaped yard with a pool. There is also a separate garage and mother-in-law unit. You can see the full listing here. less

The final home, 10016 Ravenna Ave N.E., is listed for $825,000. It has five bedrooms, 2.75 bathrooms and features a landscaped yard with a pool. There is also a separate garage and mother-in-law unit. You can ... more

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The garage of 10016 Ravenna Ave. N.E.

The garage of 10016 Ravenna Ave. N.E.

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The covered solarium of 10016 Ravenna Ave. N.E.

The covered solarium of 10016 Ravenna Ave. N.E.

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The backyard of 10016 Ravenna Ave. N.E.

The backyard of 10016 Ravenna Ave. N.E.

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The backyard and pool of 10016 Ravenna Ave N.E.

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The covered solarium of 10016 Ravenna Ave. N.E.

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The driveway of 10016 Ravenna Ave. N.E.

The driveway of 10016 Ravenna Ave. N.E.

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The backyard and solarium of 10016 Ravenna Ave. N.E.

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Real Estate Spotlight: North Seattle

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No secret here: homes in Seattle are expensive. With the median list price now around $560,000, some home owners might be on the lookout for a way to make some extra cash to help pay the mortgage. If renting out a room in your private living space feels too intrusive, a mother-in-law unit can be a great solution.

Snarky in-law jokes aside, these three homes feature mother-in-law suites with full kitchens and in some cases, multiple bedrooms. Not only that, they can raise the value of your home as well. According to Zillow, homes with mother-in-law units were priced about 60 percent higher than homes without, based on data of new listings in major cities over the past four years.

Be careful though -- mother-in-law units are sometimes susceptible to additional zoning and land-use restrictions. Be sure to check the laws and regulations in your area before building or renting out your own mother-in-law suite, as doing without securing the necessary permits can carry hefty fines.

These homes are scattered around North Seattle, from Greenwood to Meadowbrook. They range in price from $595,000 to $825,000. You can see other recent real estate features below: